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Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13
THE NEWS IN THE BLUFFS.
The Ladies' Musical Society Gives an Even.
ing of Sacred Music.
A VETERAN JACK KNIFE.
Sudden Death OF Mrs. George j. Love
The Travels of a Money Order
"A Lively Runaway - Per-
haps a Fatal Accident.
Sad and Sudden.

Yesterday morning +. M. Hunter,
deputy clerk of the United States court,
received telegram from George j..
Love, son of Judge Love, asking Mr..
Hunter to meet him at the transfer.
Mr.. Hunter complied with the request
and learned upon arrival that Mrs. Love
had died at Sidney, Neb., on Wednesday
when en- route to her home IN Huron,
Oak.
Mr.. Love had been married about
eighteen months, and his wife has been
in California of late in hope of regain
ing her health. Recently, however, she
concluded to return to her home, and
Mr.. Love went west for the purpose of
meeting and returning home with her.
At Sidney Wednesday morning MIR. Love
left his wife for a moment and upon his
return discovered that she had during
his absence dropped dead. The remains
were yesterday morning taken to Huron
via Sioux CITY,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13
A Lively Run.

l.. b. Evans horse and buggy were
hitched at the Northwestern depot yester-
day morning, when train came along.
The horse became frightened and broke
away before Mr.. Evans could stop him.
One of the wheels of the vehicle was
broken off and the buggy separated
from the horse. The animal went tear
ing up Broadway, and ran straight to
Lund's stable on North Main street,
where he is kept. He was found to have
received a serious injury in. the left hind
leg, a tendon beng cut partly off. There
is possibility OF its growing together
again, however.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

Say, Jim, see Upton. buy lot, build
little house, and let's stop paying rent,
and, throwing our money away. We've
been fools all our life, until we have
reached that age when we can't afford to
be so longer, besides you see, It's good
scheme anyhow. because it will soon
double. in value. See the point, Jimmie?"
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

They have been living in Florida for
some time past. Mr.. Wilson seems thin
and not in as good health as when here.
The climate does not seem to affect him
as favorably as he had hoped.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

For first quality tin work and furnace
work call and hgure with us. Our Mr..
II. A. Cole is of large practical expert
ence in both these lines, having done
most all the slate work Mt Mount Pleas.
ant state hospital under the close inspec-
ton of leading architects.
COLE Il COLE, No. Al Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13
A Hawthorne Eyeninp

A meeting of the Enterprise club will
be held this lFriday) evening at the resi-.
dence of j. M. Flagler, at which time the
writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne will be
considered. A full attendance of men,
bers is desired
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

You men who have been thinking about
getting home to shelter your wife and
babies, but have always been afraid to
invest, go and see Upton. he will sell
you nice, cOzy, little houses on such easy
terms that you will pay for it and never
miss the money, and it will double IN
Value in one year.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

Bliss, 1914 Douglas street. Omaha, will
have special display of white bonnets
and hats Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

Drs. Hanchett 4 Smith, Office No. Il
Pearl st; Residence, 100 Fourth st. Tele.
phone No 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

Latest improved gasoline stoves at No
604 Main street, w. A. " Ood.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

Cheap storage in either small or car
load lots at Nos. 22, "a and 20 Pearl street,
j. II, Snyder,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

Lime, cement, plaster, hair. coal, etc.
Council Bluffs Fuel company, No. 539
Broadway, telephone 1856.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

Office Of Mulholland 4 Co., removed to
In under the Citizens bank. Telephone
No l62. Leave your orders for ice.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

j. W. Il E. l.. Squire make beautiful
abstracts OF title, and deserve the sue
cess they are enjoying.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

Special advertisements, such as Lost, Found
10 Loan, For Bale. To Rent, Wants Boarding,
etc, will be cinserted in this column ut the low
rate of TEN CENTS PER LINE for the Hrst inser.
ionand five Cents Fer Line for each subsequent
insertion. Leave advertisements ut our office
No. IL Pearl street, near broadway Council
Bluffs. b.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13
Treatment and Baths Given Ladies by Mrs. Dr. .
Richards on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.

Electricity is remarkable naturagn which has long been known and utilized
improved which employed until utility
disease This employed all servceable the
all
ed
effects diseased America
methods leading
colleges remedies
special the ables
shoo are making specially ofetv to the exclusion of almost Ing
used by perfectly ignorant of its properties and
would advise
which We
afflicted and find medicines hed
skihly effort
aim in
For further information call at the Office send for de-
scriptive and illustrated pamphlet Electricity and
Electro Therapeutic Baths, by
DIR. RICHARDS
COZ MINISTER Street. Council Bluffs Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

And reductions haze been made that
WiU be interesting. TIE season for
Wedring these Is nOV only fairty
opened, dmd it may seem foolish to
reduce prices on goods that are just
im season, but that's the Wdy zoe dO
it. We mecer carry styles Ocer from
one season to another, and zoe dOn'j
acdit till it is so late that NOBODY
aCdmts them before We reduce prices.
Ecerything sciU be found as ad-
certiSed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13
Dissolution Notice.

The firm Of Wlrt Duquettc, wholesale fruit,
confectionery and commission merchants is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. w.
Writ retringr The business VIII hereafter
conducted by VI. Duquette,, who assumes all
liabilities and will collect all accounts OF the
late tirm w. u. WHIT.
Council Bluffs, May I, 's7. NJ. DUQuErTE.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13
WANTS.

WANTED - To buy horse and spring
w wagon, together or separately. Address
II. s., Bee Office, Council Bluffs.
(iAOrED-Two experienced nursery sales
w men of good address and best OF refer
ences, Inquire of I'd Daniels, Heaton Fuel
Co. g Office, No. CPS broadway.
"ANTED-A lady cashier who can keep
w books. Answer by letter, stating expert
ence. references, also salary expected. Boom,
Bee office, Council Bluffs.
LNOR SALE-Onc Jersey and Durham yearling
Il bun. Weight about 500 pounds. Inquire
OF NJ. Gleason near Wabash round house.
TINOR SALE-Or Trade-Six sections of good
n land in Lincoln county, Neb., on L. =.
railway. Call on or address Odel Bros Co.,
103 Pearl ST., Council Bluffs.
LNOR RENr-Hou of FIVE rooms. Inquire
II ut 2l5 Franklin street.
LNOR SALE-Cheap; n good horse Can beat
three minutes. Enquire at No. l322 west
Broadway.
NOTlCE-Wi pay the highest price for first
~ class cast.ctt lady s. gents, and childrens
clothing, boots, 5 oes, hats, etc. ID. Goldsten,
Nos. 2i7 and DIS Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

WANTED - To buy horse and spring
w wagon, together or separately Address
ii. g., Bee Office, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-05-13

LNOR SALE-One Jersey and Durham yearling
Il bull. Weight about 500 pounds. Inquire
of NJ Gleason, near wabash round house.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23

Winter goods at the National Clothing Store, Bridgeport. You can buy nlce Winter overcoat to fit man for $6 Soto fit a child for B 50. Children's short pants suits S2 50, sizes from to IA years. Good strong ali wool suits, $4. Children's short pants, 25c per pair. In mems suits you can buy handsome black Cheviot suit. cut in either sack or 4-button frock, $l2 A real strong good wearing all wool Scotch goods suit, $10, Handsome dress suits in corkscrew goods. SIS. Mems overcoa.s in stylish black and brown beaver, $15. Youths square cut sack suits, $S 50. Choice patterns in silk mixed goods. $I5; these are cut in stylish sacks for the nob- by young mems trade. Prince Albert suits, brown and black, are quite the thing for dress occasions; We have them from $20 to $25. Our brown, black and blue Elysi- an overcoats in young mems sizes are very cheap considering the quality of material and workmanship: $15, SIS, S2O. $23. Rub Der coats of all sizes and kinds, just the thing for rainy weather. Don't fail to look us over when in the city [Nationa Clothing Co A. H. Davis.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
LONG HILL.

The Christmas festival of Grace church will take place. Wednesday evening. 2sth. Instead of circulating the usual subscript- ion paper, it was thought best to secure the necessary funds by offerings at church and next Sundays collection will be for we hope that it may be obtained.
 To prevent further suicidal attempts at the church sheds, stout wooden partit- ion has been erected near the northern end.
 Station Agent French was able to get about, Saturday.
 Miss Mary H. Burroughs is home from Wellesley college for the holidays.
 Thursdays storm postponed the ladies' society at Mrs J. H. Beach's until Friday, last week. Twenty eight gathered in the afternoon and several gentlemen came in the evening, when they were agreeably en- tertained with vocal and instrumental music. Mir Beach gave violin selections, with piano accompaniments by Miss Dora.
 D. c. Beach's old house is again occu- pied.
 The Standard says that Miss Nellie G.. Kingman. daughter of MT and Mrs Charles K. Kingman of soc Kossuth street, Bridge port. was married, Wednesday afternoon. to Wilmot s, Gildersleeve. The ceremony was performed by Rev E. K. Holden. in the presence of few immediate friends and relatives. Many tokens of affection in beautiful and useful presents were re- ceived by the bride. MT and Mrs Glider sleeve took the 25 train to Boston, where they will spend a few days. They will make their future home at Long Hill. We congratulate our old sehoolfellow and wish him many years of brightest blessings.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
'pANRuRY,


 A burglar entered Beers block on White street. stole several articles and, within an hour, brought the stolen property back and deposited them in the hall; is not so much case of conscience as fear of ar rest, as he suspected, with reason, that he was seen to carry away the plunder A burglar who entered Smith Bros shoe store was more successful; he exchanged old shoes for new and got safely away.
 A Danbury man, Theodore c. Wildman. son of ex-Editor L. K. Wildman. father of the Danbury Democrat, is secretary of the New York Typographical Union. No6 He is very good crayon artist, as we'll as typo.
 A Danbury natter has just secured a patent for an improved method of fasten- i ing in sweat feathers. Another natter, Lucius Hoyt, has patented. not only in this country, but in England, France, Belgium and Italy, an ingenious machine for shaping hat brims. It is a success. A stock company has been formed to make the machine and it is said that they have many orders.
 | An English hat manufacturer has been here looking over our Danbury hat fac tories and hating facilities and has order ed some hating machinery of local man ufactory. He is reported as speaking in fiattering terms of our Yankee hating town.
 William Lumb fell down the elevator shaft at Greens hat factory and was ser iously hurt. His face was cut, wrist sprain- ed and his thigh was also broken. There are two new kinds of business in prospect here, cutlery and a match man. ufactory.
 "rhe Flower of the Family" produced by local talent under the auspices of St. James guild, Episcopal. last week, was a gratifying success. Several pieces were produced that were very well rendered. for amateurs. John Richards Booth as Policy Newcomb represented an accident insurance company of Accidentville. North Pole and did credit to the Booth family of actors. It was his first appearance on the stage in Danbury. It would seem that the long lost North Pole has been heard from.
 An entertainment given by the Grand Army, assisted by the Woman's Relief So- ciety is regarded as exceptionally interest ing and it is reported satisfactory fiuan- cialiy. It was a little out of the course of such entertainments. It consisted of mii- tary drill, camping, messing, drawing rations, tabeaux. packing the box re- ceiving box of goodies from dear ones at home. songs. recitations, negro character ization in the army. A recitation by Rev Mrs Crossley was exceedingly fine. A simple feature of the entertainment was nearly the most significant. the innocent Cause of the War" The curtain rose and a little colored boy stood in the back ground fancifully arrayed in calico with wondering eyes, quite ignorant of the sig nificance, just enough bewildered and frightened to carry out his part to per lection. One who personated Gen Lee in the surrender wore a confederate silk scarf that was found at Vicksburg after the rebels surrendered that stronghold The scarf is owned in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23

Rev W. J. White preached in the First NJ. k. church in Bridgeport, Sunday even- ing.
 We understand that Warren Plumb has made an addition to his business by pur- chasing forge, preparatory to shoeing his own oxen and horses.
 The sociable of Trinity parish was held. last Friday evening, at c. j. Thorpe's The evening was pleasantly passed in playing games, singing and partaking of refreshments. It was success financial ly. The next will be held at the residence of Edmund Thompson, Friday evening, 30th.
 There will be a Christmas tree at the school house. Thursday evening of this week, provided for the scholars, by their teacher, Mss Carrie Squire, which, of course, will be enjoyed by the little ones
 The ladies of Trinity parish are tying greens at Charles Ambler's factory fer trimming the church. where appropriate services will be held next Sunday. Com munion at clock, followed by the usual Christmas service.
 The Methodist society will hold Christ mas service. Monday evening, 26th. con sisting of recitations, singing of carols and a handsome Christmas tree.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
GREENFIELD HILL.

The ladies' missionary sewing society met, last week Thursday. with Moses Banks. Notwithstanding the bad weath CT. there were quite large number pres ent.
 Moses Beers has put tin roofing on his piazzas. He is also digging cess pool to drain his cellar. His health Is very poor
 Dsa Barlow Hills son William returned Saturday evening from ten-months' so- journ in the West. He is civil engineer.
 Miss s. J. Fayerweather has been visit ing friends in this place.
 The young people of Hope Chapel met at Mrs Bethwick's, last week Wednesday evening. to tie greens for their church. Regular services are held at this little church every Sunday. Preaching morn ing and evening by Mr Thursh and Sun day school at pm. The school is we'll attended, often numbers 100.
 The Hill Academy is under the skillful management of William Gardner and the satisfaction he gives is manifested by the increasing numbers every week. They now snumerate 54 scholars. which makes 1t necessary to have an assistant. as they intend to do after the holidays.
 The welcome BEE comes buzzing around our cosy homes. every week and. after be- ing we'll perused. wings its way to the sun ny South and slights among its friends from Bedding. who give it second well come in Florida
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
WHITE HILLS,

Rev D. G. Lawson will preach a Christ mas sermon in the Ba ptist church at 10 m, Sunday. Theme. Christ, the Five pointed Star"
 Mortimer Hubbell & Sons have added to their already large stock two splendid looking new milch cows.
 Selectman Warren Hubbell and his force of hands are improving Leaven- worth Hill to the joy and satisfaction of travellers.
 W. Bryant's wife if very low with bron- chial difficulty at his home in Brooklyn, N. '. Mir Bryant is business manager of the Brooklyn Times; he has the sympathy of his many friends in this place.
 Postmaster Bryant is somewhat com- plaining; hope it is nothing serious. for he cannot be spared
 Ezra Hurd's daughter, Mrs J H. Beard, is very low, if alive. ...... Mrs Clark Beardsley is spending week home in East Lyme.
 Mir and Mrs Bennett French spent Sun day with friends in Bridgeport.
 ortimer Hubbell & Sons improved the sleighing, the first of the season.
 The young people on the hill report an unusually pleasant time at Charles Boards ley's, Mile Hill, Newtown.
 Miss Carrie French has returned from her visit with Miss Jennie Ford of Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
BETHEL.

John McNamara was arrested, last week, for disturbing the peace, but it was found that he was not so bad as was charged and Justice Barnum said not guilty.
 Cole x Ambler blow a new whistle on their factory, one of the tug boat kind and a good sounding one it is.
 Orlando Morgan, who received a large amount of pension money a short time since, has bought place in Washington, Conn.
 The Bee Hive is shut up and the late proprietor is not much bigger man than MT Seely and the law.
 Orrin Smith on Greenwood avenue has the best lot of trained grape vines Tn town. Some of our farmers could learn val aable lesson by looking at them.
 George F. Shepards house is completed and partly furnished and will be occupied, this week.
 s. S. Owen has fitted up that part of his room lately vacated by Uncle Sam's post. office with goodies for Christmas and the enterprise Mr Owen has shown since he has been in Bethel entities him to liberal patronage His store is under the Town Hall. Go and see him. NJ. W. Sherwood on Chestnut street has sold out his store and business to Starr Barnum also living on that street Mr Sherwood has been one of the most sue cessful business men in town. Good goods and fair prices and prompt delivery have been his practice in all his dealings and this town regrets his retiring from busi ness. No one in town could have been found who would be more appreciated as his successor than our young friend, Starr Barnum. All our stores are having young blood introduced into their veins and we predict for the town continued prosperity Trade in Bethel
 Our meat markets are alive, as we'll as our grocery stores and, if all will see what is for Bethe's interest, all will trade in Bethel.
 James l.. Conklin is grading his lot and getting ready to build in the Spring. Quite number of new houses are in pros- pect for the Spring. Trade in Bethel.
 Van Riper, the baker, has his windows full of sweet walking sticks and a general variety of good things. Trade in Bethel
 Barnum X Freudenthal also George H. Cole have laid in for Christmas and you just want to go into A. w. Twisss b+auti- ful drug store and see what he has got for Christmas and then you will certainly trade in Bethel
 Mrs NJ. w. Sherwood has her store fitted up for the holidays with the finest lot of goods in her line. Trade Tn Bethel' should be our motto. Go and see her.
 Uncle Amos HickoK and wife are in Brooklyn for the Winter and James D. Baldwin and family have arrived and are occupying their house.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
STEpNEY.

MT Andrew Leayenworth had quite a complimentary number present at the in- itial meeting of the singing school. The first regular lesson will be given. this (Friday) evening at 7 o'clock; if stormy, Saturday We hope to see large class ready for work. The term will consist of 13 lessons and these for $1. The school will be nnsectarian, non-denominational. eclectic and conducted in the basement of the Baptist church. Come in at the stat son will conduct prayer and praise ser vice in Lower Stepney school house, this week Saturday evening at o'clock. This change from Friday is made to allow a full attendance at the singing school in the Baptist church parlors, this evening at 2 o'clock Remember the monthly cov- enant meeting in the Baptist church on Thursday evening. 29th. o'clock Christ Jesus, the Five-pointed star" will be he theme of Rev D. G. Lawson's dis course, next Sunday, Christmas day, at 1 p m Appropriate music by the choir. The evening service will also be of special interest. Some of the features of novel character will be words of praise from the new members born of the Spirit since the last celebration of Christ's natal day. Se- lected music by the choir and poem by the pastor. Be on time (6 30) for good scat Monday evening at o'clock, the Baptist Sunday school will celebrate Christmas in general and joyous way. program of music and recitals is in preparation and Santa Claus is expected to run in during the evening. Come and cheer him. for he brings good cheer to young and old. Can you guess?
 CIV. Edwards sold his two Ave- year-old cows to Fred Bennett of Plattsyille.
 W. F. Benedict has recently sold five horses to the Danbury horse railroad, a fine brown mare to William Hoyt of Wolf Pits and horses to George Klein of Easton, William Lewis of Stcpney, Oscar Hubbell of White Hills, George Thompson of Oro- noque, who took two COWS. He has also sold pair of cattle to ex-Senator ". N. Northrop of NewtowD, four cattle to Town Clerk s. c. Beardsley of Long Hill. six to Mallett Sanford of Easton. pair of oxen and COW to Town Clerk D. A. Nichols of Monroe, four cattle to Mrs David Warner of Stepney. six to Cole & Green of Bethel. two new milch cows to c. ". Tator of North Bridgeport and two heifers to Morse Mallett. Mr Benedict's partner, Mr E. M. Fitch of Moore's Junction. N. Y, has been with him.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
HOUSATONIC RAILROAD.
HoCsAToNIc DIVISION.
 DECEMBER II, 1887.


 DECEMBER II, lsS7. BRIDGEPORT, North 10, 10 o5 a ID, S2, 50 73opm; freight, s 25, n, I 50, m; Sunday, 30 m- Arrive 6 50, g 45 n, 1215, 5 25, 645, 25 P m; Sunday milk, Is p m; freight Is m, f 25 p n. TRUMBULL CHURCH, North 45, 20 a r. 21o. o2, 50, g 25 n; Sunday z2 n. South, 6 3S, g 3l n, 12 ol, 4 %, 2e n, Sunday milk oop ID.
 LONG HILL, North co, 25 ID, 25. 6 os, 5s, 40 P n; Sunday 4e ID. South S1, 24, II 55 am, 3 S5, 20 pm; Sun day milk, 6 53 pm.
 STEPNEY, North 27, 30, 10 25, IF. 45, 6 13, o5, 55 P IT Sunday 55 a n; South 3 30, 27, g I9. II 50 a m. 8 25, |, 613p n; Sunday milk 46pm- BoTSF0RD, North 50, 3e, 10 35 m. o5, 22, IS, 10 Is P n; Sunday o5 m. South 15,6 IS, g oe, II 40 n, o5- 5z, pm. Sunday milk 6 S1 n. NEWToWN, North : 20. 747, 10 z3 a m, 25, 30, s 2e, 10 30 P n Sunday 13 n. South, 3 %, C 10, 9 OOH s2 n, 2 2s. AT. $40, 6 50 m; Sunday milk l7 ra HAWLEYyILLE, North 55, s, 10 52 ID, 3 z5. 5 II. s1, s il, 10 45 m; Sunday 22 a m. South 40, 6 o2, 52, II 25 m. 10, Ss, 25 n; Sunday milk oSpm- BLOOMFIELD JUNCTION. North os. s z2. II oI m, o5, 6 5l, 52, II 05 p m; sun- day Sl m- South 10, 5 53, s2. II IS am, 25, 2e, 53 n; Sunday mill 4spm For Danbury, 6, s o5, s 50, II 20. am, 30, 6 55 pm;
 DANBURY, Arrive Is, 20, o5, II ss a n, 45, 10 P n. Leave s 35, IS, 25. 10 foam, I 10, 625pm